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Missouri Baptist University Hosts Top-20 NAIA Women's Volleyball Programs at Spartan Invitational

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Five top-20 NAIA women's volleyball programs will converge on Missouri Baptist University's campus in St. Louis, Missouri, for the MBU Spartan Invitational. The event, taking place from August 20 to 22, will feature No. 3 Corban University, No. 9 St. Thomas University, No. 16 Viterbo University, No. 19 Missouri Baptist University, and No. 20 Midland University. The Spartans, who concluded the 2024 season with a 26-11 record, will begin tournament play against Viterbo at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, followed by a match against St. Thomas at 7 p.m. The event will showcase the skills of these top-ranked teams, with several contributors returning from last season and aiming to make a deeper postseason run in 2025.

Key Takeaways:

  • The MBU Spartan Invitational will feature five top-20 NAIA women's volleyball programs, including No. 3 Corban University, No. 9 St. Thomas University, No. 16 Viterbo University, No. 19 Missouri Baptist University, and No. 20 Midland University.
  • Missouri Baptist University will host the event from August 20 to 22 at the Carl & Deloris Petty Sports and Recreation Complex.
  • The Spartans, who finished the 2024 season with a 26-11 record, will begin tournament play against Viterbo at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, followed by a match against St. Thomas at 7 p.m.
  • Viterbo University concluded the 2024 season with a 26-11 record and a Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference Championship, with several contributors returning from last season.
  • St. Thomas University enters the event with a 2-0 record in 2025, after finishing the 2024 season with a 33-1 record and coming up short in the NAIA Quarterfinals against Indiana Wesleyan University.
  • Midland University posted an 18-13 record in 2024 and is ranked No. 20, with their top contributors returning from last season.
  • Corban University has appeared in 48 consecutive national polls and has a strong roster, with several contributors returning from last season.

Statistics:

  • MBU Spartan Invitational: August 20 to 22
  • Participating teams: No. 3 Corban University, No. 9 St. Thomas University, No. 16 Viterbo University, No. 19 Missouri Baptist University, and No. 20 Midland University
  • Missouri Baptist University's record in 2024: 26-11
  • Viterbo University's record in 2024: 26-11
  • St. Thomas University's record in 2024: 33-1
  • Midland University's record in 2024: 18-13
  • Corban University's consecutive national poll appearances: 48

Sources:

  • Missouri Baptist University Athletics
  • NAIA National Tournament
  • Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference
  • Great Plains Athletic Conference
  • Cascade Collegiate Conference
  • Bellevue University

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